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Cooper broke his leg in his rookie year training camp, and it appeared to remain an issue last season. Cooper also dealt with wrist and toe issues as a sophomore. Finally back to full health, Cooper has the inside track on right-guard duties. May 19 - 2:00 PM

Mike Jurecki of Fox Sports 910 said Cooper is "moving around quite well," a noticeable difference from last season when he "was dragging his leg." Now two years removed from a broken leg, Cooper should open 2015 as Arizona's starting right guard. May 10 - 12:36 PM

The Cardinals have a hole at center with released veteran Lyle Sendlein thus far refusing to return at a discount, but Cooper is penciled in at right guard. The No. 7 overall pick of the 2013 draft, injuries have limited Cooper to just 10 appearances and two starts. 2015 is shaping up as a make-or-break year for the interior lineman. Apr 6 - 2:44 PM

Cardinals GM Steve Keim said 2013 first-round OG Jonathan Cooper will play right guard after the signing of LG Mike Iupati.

Cooper was the No. 7 overall pick in 2013 and was even touted as the greatest guard prospect of all time. He missed his entire rookie season due to a fractured left fibula. Cooper then ended up in coach Bruce Arians' doghouse last summer and was beaten out by Ted Larsen and Paul Fanaika for the left and right guard jobs, respectively. He's started just two games through two seasons. Mar 23 - 8:37 PM

Niklas is a reserve/PUP candidate after undergoing June ankle surgery. He was listed on the Cardinals' active/PUP list with a hamstring injury, however. Niklas was a non-factor as a rookie, primarily due to injuries, appearing in only seven games. We don't have high hopes for him in Dynasty leagues.